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al·low·ance
allowance
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definition: |
a sum of money given on a regular basis or allowed for a particular purpose.
His parents give him his allowance on Saturday.The salesmen get a travel allowance each month.- synonyms:
- grant, ration
- similar words:
- amount, compensation, pay, pension, portion, quantity, quota, salary, share, sum, wage
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related words: |
budget, leave |
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